warehouse renovation

warehouse renovation

design of overall complex by Laura & Emme
design of individual unit shown here by Laura

presentation board 2

stitch, mend, alter, repair
a warehouse is altered to become a group of living spaces
a building is repaired and renewed
a structure is mended and made more sustainable
neighbors are stitched together to form a community

presentation board 1

materials

presentation booklet

images from www.ikea.com

images from www.ikea.com & www.sears.com

images from www.barefootfloor.com & www.kohler.com




I just realized that this toilet sink combo exists. I wish that I had known about it for this project. From what I can tell so far, they are in Japan mostly.

this image is from www. donkeymon.net

section viewstop: stairs, kitchen, & loft

bottom: office/guest room, bathroom,
& loft over refrigerator/ washer dryer area

stairs

stair detail drawing

inspiration for stairs

image from www.stairporn.com

inspiration for stairs

image from www.pbase.com

in my design the steel support underneath is hidden

by a wall built under the stairs

sketch models

model of first version of unit

model of first version of stairs

stitching form echoed in stair design
steel wire used as outer rail or border

bamboo used for privacy on rooftop patios
optional for porch areas around doors

lines were deleted to use existing concrete
leaving forms of raised beds

plan view of complex
Emme & I took away the roof in areas to create courtyards with raised plant beds stitching forms in lines of concrete join neighbors

inspiration and starting point

stitching

bamboo
image from Sierra Club

Extremis Sticks

image from www.extremis.be

site

adjacency diagram
PROGRAM
place to cook place to eat
-table/eating surface
-chairs

-cook top

-oven
-microwave
-small appliances
-refrigerator
-counter
-sink
-ventilation
-storage for dishes & equipment
-storage for food
-storage for recipe books
-trash & recycling

place to sleep

-bed

-storage/small table
-light
-clock
place to dress/undress
-clothes & shoe storage
-mirror
-seating
-vanity
place to bathe
-shower/bath
-sink
-storage
-vanity area
place to relax
- sitting/lounging area
-access to music
-access to books
-access to natural light
-access to art or object of beauty
place to entertain
-seating for multiple people
-space for socializing & spontaneity
-area for sharing food & drink
-music
-art and/or decor
place to work
-space for papers and pens
-organizational storage
-space for computer
-multifunctional work/table surface
place to watch TV/play video games/listen to music
-seating
-TV
-storage for DVD, game system, receiver, stereo equipment
-place for snacks
place to read
-sitting or lounging space
-light
place to enjoy outdoors
-seating or place to sit outside
-plants & birds to experience
-sheltered areas & windows to experience from indoors or cover
place to store
-closets and cabinets for linens
-storage for medicines
-storage for beauty & bathing products
-closets and cabinets for clothing and coats
-closets and cabinets for cleaning supplies
-closets for washer/dryer
-storage for books
-storage for food
-storage for kitchen equipment
-storage for documents & records
-storage for outdoor equipment

Generations X and Y

In my research I found that both Generation X and Y are highly educated and have grown up with technology. While Generation X experienced the widespread use of the home computers and video games, Generation Y has grown up with cell phones, instant messaging, I-Pods, and facebook.

In my personal experience, entertaining and socializing are important to people in these age groups (including myself). Open floor plans that encourage ease of movement between living and eating spaces with access to music, and even the outdoors, are popular and conducive to social gatherings.

information on Generation X& Y is taken from:
www.jour.unr.edu
www.abanet.org
www.usatoday.com
Wikipedia

The unit that I designed offers a very open floor plan that is one open room with a loft. The bathroom is the only completely separated space aside from the rooftop patio. The kitchen, living, dining, and office areas are open to one another and lend themselves to social gatherings or multitasking between the computer, TV, and kitchen.